Calisthenics for Seniors: A Safe Guide to Staying Active

Multiple exercise equipment at a gym. A man in a white t-shirt is in the background.

As we age, maintaining an active lifestyle becomes crucial not only for physical health but also for mental well-being and independence. Calisthenics, a form of exercise that primarily uses body weight for resistance, offers an accessible and effective way for seniors to stay fit. This type of workout emphasizes natural movements that improve strength, flexibility, […]

Calisthenics for Shoulders: Building Strength Without Weights

A red cable crossover machine at a gym.

Calisthenics, the art of using one’s body weight as resistance to build muscle and increase flexibility, is a time-honored approach to fitness that doesn’t require expensive equipment or a gym membership.  Among the many areas of the body that calisthenics can effectively target, the shoulders are particularly responsive to bodyweight exercises. Strengthening the shoulders is […]